Chairman of the Local Government Center and Modiin Mayor Haim Bibas said at the Association of Education Directors in Local Authorities conference that "the only obstacle to opening the school year is the security budget." According to him, "The Treasury officials' scheme with 250 million shekels - even if we all want to open, parents won't bring their children. After October 7, parents want security measures and protection." Teachers Union Secretary-General Yafa Ben David said at the conference: "The school year will open as planned. We will open the school year in all institutions."

